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#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Asad Mecci

Hypnotism and improvisation have
mystified and entertained the world for decades – now witness two masters
joining forces for a totally unique Fringe experience. Stars Asad Mecci, with
Colin Mochrie or Mike Mcshane.

The show is really meant for a young vibrant audience.

Hi Asad, tell
us about your show.

I start the show off by
hypnotizing members of the audience. Then Colin Mochrie or Mike Mcshane from
"Whose Line is it Anyway?" improvise with the hypnotized subjects.
By the end of the show the audience is in tears from laughter.

What does
Edinburgh mean to you?

Edinburgh now has a special place
in my heart forever. I met so many interesting people while performing
last year and have seen so many amazing acts. Not to mention that this has been
the highlight of my career performing with comedy legend Colin Mochrie and Emmy
nominated actor Mike McShane.

Who inspires
you and why?

My parents inspire me. My
mother is fifth degree black belt in Karate. She came from a traditional
Muslim background and broke all kinds of barriers to attain such a high level of
status, skill and proficiency. My father came from humble beginnings and
successfully put himself through medical school and residency. He came
over from India with no money and actually financially supported his brother
while he was studying engineering at Purdue. He did it all on an intern's
salary. They are examples of what hard work and dedication will earn you.
I strive to be a mirror image of them.

Describe
your best or
worst experiences on stage.

Best experience-watching people
doubled over in fits of laughter while they wipe tears of laughter from their
faces. It is really gratifying to watch someone lose complete control
over their bodies while they are laughing. In that raw moment, everyone is the
same- nobody can control what they look like...they just lose themselves in the
moment.

Worst Experience: performing in
front of an ancient crowd. The show is really meant for a young vibrant
audience.

Describe
your best or
worst review.

The Times said that we were a
"celebration of the human imagination". I think that really
encapsulates the show. Watching the improvisers and the hypnotized subjects
create something from nothing is so incredible to watch. The high calibre of
comedic material that is spontaneously created on stage is astonishing.

If you
weren’t a performer, what would you be?

I would be a motivational coach
(which I am). I like watching people attain mastery.

Ask and then
answer a question of your own choosing: Who do you think will win the up
and coming McGregor vs Mayweather fight?
I think both athletes have legendary skill. Unfortunately for Connor, Mayfield
has been boxing since he was a child. It is his sport and he is going to
dominate the fight. If McGregor wins, he will get a lucky shot in and catch
Mayweather with a well-executed knock-out punch. My money is on Mayfield with a
unanimous decision.

Imagine that
the BBC have asked you to produce a primetime show. What would it be and who
else would be involved?

I would do spoof on my life as a
Master Hypnotist. Truth is stranger than fiction.